3rd Class Power Engineer

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a 3rd Class Power Engineer to operate, maintain and monitor the steam plant and associated systems at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The role covers repairs and routine maintenance, ensuring continuous energy production for the facility in a 24-hour rotating shift pattern.

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer & Assistant Manager, you will perform duties within regulatory guidelines and travel to other sites as required.

Qualifications

• Requires 3rd Class Power Engineer license.
• In-depth knowledge of building mechanical systems.
• Previous building maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of labor and safety codes.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and monitor steam plant equipment.
• Support facility maintenance as regulations permit.
• Oversee energy production during shifts.
• Travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

3rd Class Power Eng

Mechanical systems knowledge

Independent worker

Willing to travel

Job description

3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Req ID: 228437
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Operations CBR
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORSupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 4-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer & Assistant Manager on a 24-hour rotating shift basis, the 3rd Class Power Engineer troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and monitors all steam plant equipment and supports facility general maintenance as regulations permit. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair work on equipment as directed by his/her supervisor which can include the boiler plant, chiller plant, water treatment plant and facility as regulations permit. The operator oversees all energy production during working hours and is responsible for maintaining constant production from the plant to the entire facility, following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations. In special circumstances where approved, this position may be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class or lower-class Power Engineer license to ensure coverage. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed. Other duties as needed.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 3rd Class Power Engineer License to operate as issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour
• In depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas/vacuum systems.
• Previous building maintenance experience
• Knowledge of labor and safety codes
• Must be able to work independently
• Travel to other sites may be required

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$34.45 - $35.00 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.